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The full inspection history
9 inspections
Inspection
Apr 27, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from March 2026. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement storage area at the back of the walk-in cooler. Address clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection date specified.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
PIC will need to clean and sanitize the prep sink in the kitchen. The prep sink can not be used to wash equipment.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to defrost the upright freezer next to the walk in.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Hood filter on cooking line will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker is also due this month. Please have both cleaned.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
At this time found kitchen staff washing pots in prep sink. All equipment will need to be washed in three bay sink in basement prep room.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
As discussed with staff the hand sink to the left of the cooking line did not have hot water. All other sinks did have hot water. Please have this sink repaired and use the hand sink to the right of the cooking line.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PIC will need to clean and sanitize the prep sink in the kitchen. The prep sink can not be used to wash equipment.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to defrost the upright freezer next to the walk in.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Hood filter on cooking line will need to be cleaned. The hood sticker is also due this month. Please have both cleaned.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
At this time found kitchen staff washing pots in prep sink. All equipment will need to be washed in three bay sink in basement prep room.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
As discussed with staff the hand sink to the left of the cooking line did not have hot water. All other sinks did have hot water. Please have this sink repaired and use the hand sink to the right of the cooking line.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
At this time found raw whole eggs at 59F. PIC removed from service and will store at or below 45F going forward.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to replace the moldy caulking on the wall behind the three bay sink in basement. 6-20-25 Please replace moldy caulking on the wall behind the three bay sink.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
PIC will need to have the hood filters and the lip that holds them in place clean. visibly soiled with build up. Also the hood is do the month. Please have cleaned or provide date when it will be cleaned.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
At this time found raw whole eggs at 59F. PIC removed from service and will store at or below 45F going forward.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to replace the moldy caulking on the wall behind the three bay sink in basement
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
PIC will need to have the hood filters and the lip that holds them in place clean. visibly soiled with build up. Also the hood is do the month. Please have cleaned or provide date when it will be cleaned.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean inplace equipment from any dust or build up in kitchen and basement.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
PIC will need to have the hood cleaned and the filters. Sticker expired Jan 2024. Location has not been open in six months.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean walls in kitchen and basement.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to clean inplace equipment from any dust or build up in kitchen and basement.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
PIC will need to have the hood cleaned and the filters. Sticker expired Jan 2024. Location has not been open in six months.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean walls in kitchen and basement.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.